School: Drumkerl

Location:
Drumkerril, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Ml. Mac Aoidh
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  1. The Co. Meadow.
    This meadow is called by this name, because it is owned by two people. It is situated in the townland of Gurteen, Killenshandra, Co. Cavan.
    The Ring.
    This is the name given to a small fort. It is called by this name because it is circular in shape.
    The Broad Slap.
    This is a cross where three roads meet.
    N.B. The above are situated in the townland of Drummully, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan.
    Terence Brady.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Drumkerril, Co. Cavan
    Collector
    Terence Brady
    Gender
    Male
  2. Strids.
    This field is situated in the townland of Snakiel, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan, and in the parish of Kilmore. It got its name because it was owned by one man who was called "Striddley". Therefore the field was called "Striddleys" Acre and ever since it was called Strids Calf Park.
    This field is situated is situated in the townland of Cordlea, Killeshandra,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.